Microwave motorhome advice

Heethers

I assume your motorhome is the base model being a Tribute? The Imala which is the next step up seems to have a microwave which by the looks of it is a Daewoo, see picture below. Generally motorhome and caravans use the more compact models. Don't forget you will need to have some ventilation if its in a confined space. They are usually fixed (unless there is a fitting kit) by screwing up in base of the microwave. I know that sounds a bit drastic but usually the bit that rests on the work surface has a  hollow pressing in the metal floor which will accept a self tapping screw but you have to work this out carefully before hand. 

David

Microwaves used in leisure vehicles are just standard makes Daewoo, Russel Hobbs etc but its essential to ensure they have adequate ventilation otherwise they overheat and trip out.

In the Coachman vip l had the ventilation was leaving the cupboard door open not sure if their was a vent to the outside, will do some investigating, l am sure there is a kit you can by from autotrail to fix the recommended microwave

A friend randomly asked me the other day if I knew of the smallest microwave on the market as his small camper van doesn't have one. I didn't but does anyone know the answer to this? 

On reflection it seemed a relatively sensible request as I don't think I've ever heated anything up in mine above about half a pint in volume.

We have never bothered with a microwave, don’t even have one at home. But others like them and find them useful. Got to ask, they often seem to be in a rather dangerous place to me, head height. I’ve always thought this rather dangerous for handling scaldingly hot liquids and food? Assume great care is required?😱

Too true, TDA, the m/wave I used to have in the m'van weighed a lot so it was not a fixed item due to the fixings required. Then as you say a pint / litre of hot soup at that height scared Brian, so it  was on a work surface or not used at all.  Net result was I gave it away !!

Reflecting on this too and the thought of others, I now question if I need one at all. Just added weight and I already have alternative ways to heat things up.

Think my advice to friend would now be consider if really essential. 

When we bought our caravan some of the models had an option to have microwave removed and a door installed. I would have preferred that but not an option with our model. We do use it about 6 times a year but I never use one at home although I do use the combi oven itself at home

Yes, when the family were at home we had a proper but expensive combination oven, this was very useful but when children left home and later we retired we disgarded with it. It was big and  heavy but very versatile and quicker than the gas oven which was a bonus when we were working.

We make a fair amount of use of ours. To keep food prep to a minimum in the van we tend to use ready made meals and leave the proper cooking for when we are at home and for that purpose a microwave is very useful. 

David